The Siemens Building Technologies Division is the North American market leader for safe and secure, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly buildings and infrastructure. As a technology partner, service provider, and system integrator, Building Technologies has offerings for fire protection; life safety; and security as well as building automation; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); and energy management. Since 1995, Siemens has helped to modernize nearly 7,000 buildings worldwide, including important American landmarks such as World Trade Center Memorial, Times Square Building, Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney World and the Mount Vernon Estate.

Siemens is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician equipped with a strong technical knowledge for the installation of Fire Alarm systems in the Bay Area. This role coordinates, manages implements and/or performs services for equipment installation and programming for equipment and/or repairs for Commercial Fire & Life Safety Systems.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical service to Fire/ Life Safety Alarm systems including technical support during the installation and commissioning of new or expanded systems.

Provides programming of systems, which can and will include smoke control systems

Coordinates with contractors in the process of installation of systems sold by a branch office. Performs system commissioning on systems including loading software programs and implementing modifications as necessary. This can and will include extensive documentation.

Responds and carries out to completion any troubleshooting and repairs to assigned customer systems. Ensures company-owned test equipment and installation equipment is in proper working order.

Returns equipment in need of repair or calibration to the office in a timely manner. Makes recommendations regarding both systems installations.

Reports daily to a Project Manager on activities completed, deferred, requiring further action or material.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience:

Required education: High school diploma, state-recognized GED, or state-recognized high school proficiency.

NICET Certification Requirements: (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology) Level II Fire Alarm Certification within 24 months of hire; State or local fire alarm planner or contractor license as required by state regulations within 24 months of hire.

Strong customer service skills.

Good verbal and written communications skills in English

Skilled in the PC applications and in the use of word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Ability to work in a variety of circumstances including climbing ladders, scaffolds and high-lift equipment as well as working in ducts, crawl spaces, and above ceilings.

Ability to work a variety of shifts, including OT and DT which includes weekends.

Must be able to differentiate types/colors of wire.

Must be able to use hand-tools.

Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted.

Ability to use laptop, smartphone, and tablet.

Individual must possess a valid Driver’s license in good standing and be at least 21 years of age in order to participate in the required Siemens vehicle plan.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the Unites States, and will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Why Siemens?

Siemens is a globally diversified engineering powerhouse: an opportunity such as this one can open doors to engineering practices and businesses new to you, preparing you for a great future with potential in so many types of fields—sustainability, energy, medical technologies, to name a few—in almost any location you ever dreamed of exploring.

Competitive compensation.

Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with many options from which to choose.

All employees receive Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

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